Lecturer in the Anthropology of Cognition and Culture

Department Anthropology
Grade Grade 7/8
Salary Range Grade 7 (£31,656 - £37,768) Grade 8 (£38,896 - £46,414)
Position Type Full Time
Closing Date 23.30pm on 02 January 2017
Job Description
The Department of Anthropology seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate at Lecturer (Assistant Professor) level to consolidate its strength in evolutionary approaches to cognition and culture. As a result of significant investment through RCUK and HEFCE funding, the department now has vibrant research programmes in comparative cognition, social learning and cultural evolution. The aim of this post is to consolidate this area and strengthen links between the study of cultural and cognitive evolution, as well as between evolutionary and socio-cultural anthropology. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars with research and teaching interests in the broad field of cognition and culture. Although the main requirement of this post is for the successful candidate to have synergies with members of the Evolutionary Anthropology Research Group, a proven track record of, or demonstrable potential for collaboration with scholars from both social and biological anthropology would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will join the internationally recognised Evolutionary Anthropology Research Group (EARG) within the Department of Anthropology. EARG has been flagged in the last two UK research assessment/research excellence exercises as a source of world-leading research, and this research currently includes non-human primate evolution, ecology and behaviour, cognitive and brain evolution, cultural evolution, palaeoanthropology and evolutionary approaches to human health.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of the Anthropology Department's research and teaching and the successful candidate will complement our existing strength in cognition and culture. Durham Anthropology prides itself on being able to integrate diverse subfields of Anthropology in teaching and research, and preference may be given to candidates who have demonstrated an ability to collaborate across academic boundaries. The successful candidate will thus also be welcome to join the Social Anthropology Research Group and the Anthropology of Health Research Group. The Department’s strong commitment to interdisciplinarity extends outside Anthropology to long-standing collaborations with other Departments. Particularly strong links relevant to primatology exist with Biosciences and Psychology. The Department of Anthropology is co-located in the Dawson Building with the Department of Archaeology, which has extensive practical and laboratory facilities, including modern and ancient DNA laboratories and an isotope laboratory. Academic staff members in the Department of Anthropology also have extensive networks of international collaborations, including with the Centre Internationale de Recherches Médicales, Franceville, Gabon, and our Anthropology Field Station based at the Lajuma Research Centre in South Africa.
Durham Anthropology is one of the very best in the UK with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. The Department of Anthropology has a vibrant research culture with many visitors, seminars, global conferences and workshops, and is set to grow significantly over the next ten years. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programmes have very high quality student intakes. We aim to provide a supportive and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. Currently there are more than 30 permanent members of academic staff, conducting world class excellent research in Evolutionary, Medical and Social Anthropology. Academic staff receive financial support for conference travel and are entitled to apply for research leave for 1 in 7 terms.
For this lectureship we are keen to invite applications from exceptionally promising individuals who want to develop their academic career at Durham. Candidates in the early stages of their career should have a completed doctorate and be able to demonstrate the capacity for international-level research achievement. More experienced candidates will be expected to have a more significant publication record.
Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1 August 2017.
We embrace excellence in all its forms and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We particularly welcome applications from women, candidates with disabilities and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in the University.
Relationships and Contacts Responsible to: Head of Department of Anthropology
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
All grades:
1. A good first degree and/or masters degree and/or doctorate in Anthropology (for Grade 7 completed or under examination)
2. A doctorate in either Anthropology, Social Psychology or Evolutionary Psychology.
3. Undertaking research which has the potential to shape the disciplinary agenda and/or create public benefit or impact in terms of individual or societal wellbeing or the economy outside the academic community.
4. Enthusiasm for teaching anthropology, and experience of University-level lecturing and small group teaching in anthropology, with evidence of excellent teaching evaluations.
5. Willingness to undertake administrative responsibilities and participate actively as a citizen and ambassador of the Department of Anthropology.
Grade 7:
6. Evidence of completion of journal articles or papers of likely 3* quality in relation to the UK Research Excellence Framework (the number of such papers to be in-line with the candidate’s experience as an independent researcher).1
Grade 8:
7. Evidence of a recognised publication record in high quality international journals.
8. The capability to generate external funding for research projects, and to develop and lead research projects.
9. The ability to attract and successfully supervise doctoral students
Desirable Criterion
1. All Grades: A track record of relevant administrative experience.
2. All Grades: An understanding of the impact agenda and a track record of engagement with users of research and the generation of public benefit.
Application process
We prefer to receive applications online via the Durham University Vacancies Site. https://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/
Please submit a CV and covering letter with your application. Your letter of application must include an ambitious personal research plan and provide a clear indication of the four written pieces planned for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF2020/21). Applicants should also submit a teaching plan outlining how they would contribute to the Department's teaching programme.
The application must also include PDFs of two of your most significant pieces of work, at least one of which should be suitable for consideration for submission in REF2020/21.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Stephen M. Lyon (s.m.lyon@durham.ac.uk ). All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
1 The paper(s) should be under review with an internationally reputable journal(s), or very close to submission to a specified journal(s).

Lecturer in Primatology

Department Anthropology
Grade Grade 7/8
Salary Range Grade 7 (£31,656 - £37,768) Grade 8 (£38,896 - £46,414)
Position Type Full Time
Closing Date 23.30pm on 02 January 2017
Job Description
The Department of Anthropology seeks to appoint an outstanding candidate at Lecturer (Assistant Professor) level to consolidate its strength in primate evolution, behaviour and ecology. As a result of significant investment through RCUK and HEFCE funding, the Department now has vibrant research programmes in the behaviour, ecology and evolution of Old World monkeys, and comparative and phylogenetic approaches to primate adaptation and evolution. We welcome applications from exceptional scholars with research and teaching interests that strengthen, complement and synergise with existing interests of members of the Evolutionary Anthropology Research Group.
The successful individual will contribute to the Department of Anthropology’s continuing growth and development as a leading centre for research and teaching in broad-based anthropology. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of the Anthropology Department's research and teaching and the successful candidate will complement our existing strength in primatology. They will join the internationally recognised Evolutionary Anthropology Research Group (EARG) within the Department. EARG has been flagged in the last two UK research assessment/research excellence exercises as a source of world-leading research, and this research currently includes non-human primate evolution, ecology and behaviour, cognitive and brain evolution, cultural evolution, palaeoanthropology and evolutionary approaches to human health.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of the Anthropology Department's research and teaching and the successful candidate will complement our existing strength in primatology. Durham Anthropology prides itself on being able to integrate diverse subfields of Anthropology in teaching and research, and preference may be given to candidates who have demonstrated an ability to collaborate across academic boundaries. Applicants will thus also be welcome to join the Social Anthropology Research Group and the Anthropology of Health Research Group. The Department’s strong commitment to interdisciplinarity extends outside Anthropology to long-standing collaborations with other Departments. Particularly strong links relevant to primatology exist with Biosciences and Psychology. The Department of Anthropology is co-located in the Dawson Building with the Department of Archaeology, which has extensive practical and laboratory facilities, including modern and ancient DNA laboratories and an isotope laboratory. Academic staff members in the Department of Anthropology also have extensive
networks of international collaborations, including with the Centre Internationale de Recherches Médicales, Franceville, Gabon, and our Anthropology Field Station based at the Lajuma Research Centre in South Africa.
Durham Anthropology is one of the very best in the UK with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. The Department of Anthropology has a vibrant research culture with many visitors, seminars, global conferences and workshops, and is set to grow significantly over the next ten years. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programmes have very high-quality student intakes. We aim to provide a supportive and friendly environment with a strong sense of community. Currently there are more than 30 permanent members of academic staff, conducting world class excellent research in Evolutionary, Medical and Social Anthropology. Academic staff receive financial support for conference travel and are entitled to apply for research leave for 1 in 7 terms.
For this lectureship we are keen to invite applications from exceptionally promising individuals who want to develop their academic career at Durham. Candidates in the early stages of their career should have a completed doctorate and be able to demonstrate the capacity for international-level research achievement. More experienced candidates will be expected to have a more significant publication record.
The successful applicant will, ideally, be in post by 1 August 2017.
We embrace excellence in all its forms and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We particularly welcome applications from women, candidates with disabilities and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in the University.
Relationships and Contacts Responsible to: Head of the Department of Anthropology
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
All grades:
1. A good first degree and a doctorate in Anthropology, Primatology, Zoology, or a related discipline (which should be completed or under examination).
2. Specialised knowledge and research interests that complement and enhance the work of the department in both primatology and anthropology more generally.
3. Undertaking research which has the potential to shape the disciplinary agenda and/or create public benefit or impact in terms of individual or societal wellbeing or the economy outside the academic community.
4. Enthusiasm for teaching anthropology, and experience of University-level lecturing and small group teaching in anthropology, with evidence of excellent teaching evaluations.
5. Willingness to undertake administrative responsibilities and participate actively as a citizen and ambassador of the Department of Anthropology.
Grade 7:
6. Evidence of completion of journal articles or book chapters of likely 3* quality in relation to the UK Research Excellence Framework (the number of such outputs to be in-line with the candidate’s experience as an independent researcher).1
Grade 8:
7. Evidence of a recognised publication record in high quality international journals.
8. A proven ability to generate external funding for research projects, and to develop and lead research projects.
9. A proven ability in successful supervision of postgraduate research students.
Desirable Criterion
1. All Grades: A track record of relevant administrative experience.
2. All Grades: An understanding of the impact agenda and a track record of engagement with users of research and the generation of public benefit.
Application process
We prefer to receive applications online via the Durham University Vacancies Site. https://www.dur.ac.uk/jobs/
Please submit a CV and covering letter with your application. Your letter of application must include an ambitious personal research plan and provide a clear indication of the four written pieces planned for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF2020/21). Applicants should also submit a teaching plan outlining how they would contribute to the Department's teaching programme.
The application must also include PDFs of two of your most significant pieces of work, at least one of which should be suitable for consideration for submission in REF2020/21.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Stephen M. Lyon (s.m.lyon@durham.ac.uk). All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
1 The paper(s) should at least be under review with an internationally reputable journal(s)

Volunteers needed December, Jan-April 2017

Evolution and Socio-Ecology of small Mammals in the Succulent Karoo of South Africa

Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for anybody who wants to get more experience in field work related to animal behavior, evolution, eco-physiology, and ecology before starting an MSc or PhD project.

Project: We study the evolutionary and ecological reasons as well as physiological mechanisms of group living, paternal care, communal nesting and social flexibility in the striped mouse. One focus is on the adaptation to droughts, combining physiological, behavioral, ecological and evolutionary research. As this species is diurnal and the habitat is open, direct behavioral observations in the field are possible.

What kind of people are needed? Applicants must have an interest in working in the field and with animals. Hard working conditions will await applicants, as the study species gets up with sunrise (between 5 and 6 AM), and stops its activity with dusk (7 PM). Work during nights might also be necessary. Work in the field will be done for 5 days a week. Applicants must be able to manage extreme temperatures (below 0 at night in winter, sometimes over 40°C during summer days). Applicants must both be prepared to live for long periods in the loneliness of the field and to be part of a small social group.

Work of volunteer field assistants: Trapping, marking and radio-tracking of striped mice; direct behavioral observations in the field. Volunteers will also see how blood samples are collected for physiological measurements. Volunteers are expected to help with maintenance of the research station (water pump, solar power, etc.).

Confirmation letter: Students get a letter of confirmation about their work and can prepare a report of their own small project to get credit points from their university for their bachelor or masters studies.

Costs: Students have to arrange their transport to the field site themselves. Per month, an amount of Rand 1500 (around 110 US$, 100 Euro) must be paid for accommodation at the research station. Students must buy their own food etc in Springbok. Including extras (going out for dinner; shopping), you should expect costs of about 600 US$ / 450 Euros per month. Students get an invitation letter which they can use to apply for funding in their home country.

Place: The field site is in the Goegap Nature Reserve near Springbok in the North-West of South Africa. The vegetation consists of Succulent Karoo, which has been recognized as one of 25 hotspots of biodiversity. It is a desert to semi-desert with rain mainly in winter (June to September).

When and how long: We are looking for volunteers to start in December 2016 as well as beginning of 2017. Volunteers are expected to stay for a minimum of 2-3 months, though longer periods are preferred.

How to apply? Send a short motivation letter stating why and for which period you are interested and your CV via email to succulent.karooo.research.station@kabelbw.de.

More information under

http://stripedmouse.com/site1_3_5.htm

1xPostDoc & 1PhD:Sexual conflict in Drosophila

Address: Calle Catedrático José Beltrán número 2, 46980 Paterna
Tel: (+34) 96-354 40 51

Positions- 1 Junior Post doc (one year) & 1 PhD student.
 

What- We are looking for post docs/PhD students interested in studying the role of gutmicrobiota in mediating sexual conflict and kin recognition in Drosophila melanogaster.
The research project involves extensive behavioural experiments, some molecular work (such as metagenomic analysis of gut microbiota or analysis of cuticular hydrocarbons) and, potentially, some theoretical modelling.
 

Who- We are the Behaviour and Evolution Lab (http://paucarazo.com). We are generally interested in the function of behaviour and its role as a spearhead of evolutionary change. Currently, or main line of research is on the evolutionary biology of sexual conflict and its interaction with ageing and kin selection. 

Where- The Behaviour and Evolution lab is part of the Ethology unit of the Ecology, Ethology and Evolution group at Cavanilles Institute for Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology (University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain).

Candidates-
Post doc:
• Requirements: PhD in animal behaviour/evolutionary biology and good verbal and written English.
• Advantages: background in social evolution, sexual conflict or sexual selection, molecular experience; experience in microbiology; experience working with Drosophila; modelling.
PhD student:
• Requirements: MSc in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology or similar and good verbal and written English.
• Advantages: background in social evolution, sexual conflict or sexual selection; experience with behavioural analysis; molecular experience. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, hard-working candidate with some background (and/or a strong interest) in animal behaviour and evolutionary biology.

Funding- The junior post doc position is fully funded for one year (beginning early 2017; preferably January). PhD candidates would ideally join our lab for a period of 6-12 months as part-time or full-time lab assistants (funded), with the objective to learn the system, obtain hands-on research experience and apply for independent funding for their PhD via our University’s or the Spanish national fellowship scheme (starting 2018). 

Applications- Applications must contain a motivation letter in English (why you are good candidate for the position, why you are interested, how you could contribute to the project, etc.), CV (including publication list, if any), and 2 contact persons for references. 

Email to pau.carazo@uv.es. Deadline for applications is 31st October 2016.

Stage Master2 2016-2017

Analyse fonctionnelle des gènes salivaires des pucerons potentiellement impliqués dans l'adaptation à la plante hôte

 
Contexte scientifique et enjeux
Les pucerons sont d’importants ravageurs qui peuvent provoquer de lourdes pertes de rendements chez de nombreuses plantes cultivées. Ils endommagent les plantes de façon directe en prélevant la sève élaborée et en sécrétant des composés salivaires toxiques, et de façon indirecte en transmettant des phytovirus. Les insecticides restent le moyen plus utilisé pour combattre les pucerons. Notre équipe cherche à comprendre les interactions moléculaires entre les pucerons et leurs plantes hôtes afin d’identifier des stratégies de lutte écologiques et durables contre les pucerons. Pour s’alimenter et se reproduire de façon efficace, les pucerons doivent d’abord supprimer les systèmes de défense de leur plante hôte. Des études récentes ont montré que la salive des pucerons contient des protéines effectrices capables de manipuler les défenses de la plante. La façon dont ces effecteurs modulent les défenses de la plante reste inconnue à ce jour. L’étudiant/e conduira une analyse fonctionnelle des gènes salivaires chez le puceron du pois pour identifier les gènes impliqués dans ses interactions avec la plante.

Objectifs et plan de recherche
Parmi les espèces de puceron, le puceron du pois, Acyrthosiphon pisum, et le puceron vert du pécher, Myzus persicae sont des espèces modèles de puceron spécialiste et généraliste respectivement. En effet, notre équipe a montré que le puceron du pois forme un complexe de biotypes chacun étant spécialiste d'une ou quelques espèces de légumineuses, quant à M. persicae, il est connu pour se nourrir sur des centaines d'hôtes appartenant à 40 familles de plantes. Ce projet de recherche innovant vise à comparer les fonctions de gènes salivaires chez ces deux espèces de pucerons qui sont soumises à des contraintes évolutives différentes de par leur spectre d'hôtes respectif. La caractérisation fonctionnelle des gènes salivaires orthologues va nous permettre de distinguer des gènes qui joue un rôle fondamental dans l'alimentation des pucerons et des gènes qui sont impliqués dans l'adaptation à la plante hôte, notamment dans la spécialisation des biotypes d A. pisum aux légumineuses. Pour tester ces hypothèses l'étudiant(e) réalisera l'analyse fonctionnelle des gènes salivaires candidats dans les deux systèmes plante-puceron et mesurera leur impact sur la fitness des pucerons: (i) en utilisant l'expression/répression transitoire in planta des gènes d'A. pisum dans le pois (Pisum sativum) et (ii) en utilisant des lignées transgéniques d' Arabidopsis thaliana exprimant des gènes de M. persicae ou leur RNA double brin complémentaire. De plus, l'étudiant(e) participera à l'identification des protéines de plantes ciblées par ces protéines salivaires des pucerons dans le but de comprendre les mécanismes sous-jacents aux interactions hôtes et non hôtes.
 

Résultats attendus
Nous nous attendons à ce que l'expression/répression in planta des gènes salivaires impacte les performances des deux espèces de pucerons dans le cas des gènes essentiels pour l'alimentation despucerons. De plus, certains gènes salivaires peuvent être impliqués dans la spécialisation du complexe de biotype d' A. pisum et ainsi les gènes orthologues analysés chez les deux espèces (spécialiste et généraliste) peuvent impacter différemment leurs performances. Ce projet permettra d'approfondir nos connaissances sur les interactions plantes-puceron au niveau moléculaire et les mécanismes d'adaptation à la plante hôte.

Techniques abordées
L’étudiant/e devra acquérir et maîtriser des techniques basiques et avancées de biologie moléculaire. Il/elle devra ainsi maîtriser les techniques de synthèse d'ANDc, de clonage, d’expression transitoire médiée par Agrobacterium, de western blot, de PCR quantitative, et d'analyse d'interaction protéiques (Double hybride et co-immunoprécipitation). L'étudiant/e effectuera également des tests de performances qui nécessiteront élevage et manipulation des pucerons sur leurs plantes hôtes.
 

Profils requis
Master2 de biologie, connaissances en biologie moléculaire, intérêt pour les interactions plantesbioagresseurs
 

Durée du stage
6 mois à partir de Janvier 2017
 

Candidature
Contacter par mail les encadrantes en exposant vos motivations (joindre un CV)
Encadrantes
Akiko Sugio (akiko.sugio@inra.fr) et Hélène Boulain (helene.boulain@inra.fr; helene.boulain@gmail.com)
Laboratoire d'accueil
Equipe Ecologie et Génétique des Insectes (EGI)
INRA RENNES
UMR 1349, Institut de Génétique, Environnement et Protections des Plantes (IGEPP)
Domaine de la Motte
35653 Le Rheu cedex - France

Références
Guy E.*, Boulain H.*, Aigu Y., Le Pennec C., Chawki K., Morlière S., Schädel K., Kunert G., Simon J-C. and Sugio A. Optimization of agroinfiltration in Pisum sativum provides a new tool for studying the salivary protein functions in the pea aphid system. Frontiers in Plant Science (in revision, June 2016) *: equal contribution
Simon J.C., d’Alençon E., Guy E., Jacquin-Joly E., Jaquiéry J., Nouhaud P., Peccoud J., Sugio A. & Streiff R. (2015). Genomics of adaptation to host-plants in herbivorous insects. Brief Funct Genomics. 14(6):413-23.
Jaquiéry J, Stoeckel S, Nouhaud P, Mieuzet L, Mahéo F, Legeai F, Bernard N, Bonvoisin A, Vitalis R & Simon J-C. (2012). Genome scans reveal candidate regions involved in the adaptation to host plant in the pea aphid complex. Mol Ecol. 21:5251-64
Carolan JC, Caragea D, Reardon KT, Mutti NS, Dittmer N, Pappan K, Cui F, Castaneto M, Poulain J, Dossat C, Tagu D, Reese JC, Reeck GR, Wilkinson TL, Edwards OR. (2011). Predicted effector molecules in the salivary secretome of the pea aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum): a dual transcriptomic/proteomic approach. Proteome Res. 10(4):1505-18.
Peccoud J, Ollivier A, Plantegenest M, Simon JC (2009). A continuum of genetic divergence from sympatric host races to species in the pea aphid complex. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 106(18):7495-500.

2x PhD: Evolution of identity signalling in animal vocalizations

We are looking for one or two PhD students to join the Department of Behavioural Ecology, Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland.

Students will be supervised by Prof. Tomasz Osiejuk and will closely collaborate with a postdoc Dr. Pavel Linhart on his project „Evolution of identity signalling in vocalizations“.

Background: Recognition of individuals and association of individuals with particular experiences is a key aspect of different social behaviours. Vocalizations of many animal species are individually distinct and allow for individual recognition. However, in most of the cases, it is not well known whether this individual variation is consequence of individual variation or evolved to signal identity. The project will investigate different aspects of how individual identity is signalled through vocalizations ranging from theoretical investigations of how identity information can be measured to important basic questions like what life-history factors lead to evolution of true identity signals and to potential application of this knowledge on identity signalling for acoustic monitoring of individuals.

The application deadline is October 31, 2016. The position will be available from the January 2017. See below for the detail information about the project and how to apply.

Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. Any questions regarding the positions should be directed to Pavel Linhart (pavel.linhart83@gmail.com) and Tomasz Osiejuk (osiejuk@amu.edu.pl).

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Department of Behavioural Ecology
Faculty of Biology, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Position: 2x PhD student
Description: Recognition of individuals and association of individuals with particular experiences is a key aspect of different social behaviours. Vocalizations of many animal species are individually distinct and allow for individual recognition. However, it is not well known whether this individual variation is consequence of individual variation or evolved to signal identity – i.e. whether it is true identity signals. The project will investigate different aspects of how individual identity is signalled through vocalizations ranging from theoretical investigations of how identity information can be measured to important basic questions like what life-history factors lead to evolution of true identity signals and to potential application of knowledge on identity signalling for acoustic monitoring of individuals.
The topic of the thesis is partly flexible and final questions for PhD thesis will be developed with the chosen candidates to suit hers / his qualifications and interests as long as it is within the scope of the project. It can be adapted to suit candidates preferring field work as well as those preferring office / lab work. There is a broad scope of possible approaches that can be used to address project questions: recording and analysis of vocalizations, playback experiments, modelling, programming, comparative analyses, review, etc... Candidate will most likely work with one or more species used in the past studies by Prof. Osiejuk or Dr. Linhart: ortolan buntings, corncrakes, pigs, little owls, chiffchaffs, willow warblers, duetting bird species... But it is possible to use other model species including humans. Work may include field work in Europe (Poland, Czech Republic) and / or Africa (Cameroon). Communication of the results to public audiences is important part of the project.
Financial support comes from NCN grant POLONEZ 1 funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 665778. The monthly salary for the PhD student is 3000 PLN gross which allows for modest living in Poland. The funding is available for 2 years (2017-18). Funding for the rest of the PhD is expected to be gained from other sources (university studentships).
The candidates will be evaluated on the basis of scientific excellence criteria, their publication record, and previous experience in research and how she / he could contribute to the project.
Requirements:
• MSc in biology, zoology, ecology or similar
• good verbal and written communication in English
Advantages:
• experience with acoustic analyses and / or playback experiments
• experience with behavioural analyses
• experience in field work on birds (recognition, catching, finding nests, measurement, sampling tissues etc.)
• experience with ecological modelling, programming
• experience with communicating science to public audiences: social media, audio / video editing,
photography
How to apply:
The applications containing motivation letter (why you are good candidate for the position, why you are interested, how you could contribute to the project, etc.), CV, publication list, and contact on 2 persons that can provide references about you, written in English should be mailed to Dr. Pavel Linhart (pavel.linhart83@gmail.com) and Prof. Tomasz Osiejuk (osiejuk@amu.edu.pl) by October 31 2016.
The best candidates will be interviewed during December.
Deadline of sending offers: 31 October 2016, 23:59
Additional information about research group: http://behaecol.amu.edu.pl
Please include in your application the following statement: “In accordance with the personal data protection act from the 29th of August 1997, I hereby agree to process and to store my personal data by the Institution for recruitment purposes”.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 665778.

Nouveau Moteur de recherche de sujets de Thèses pour les Etudiants Internationaux

J’ai le plaisir de vous annoncer le lancement du moteur de recherche Campus France pour les offres de thèses destinées aux étudiants et chercheurs internationaux à l’adresse suivante : http://recherche.campusfrance.org (rubrique offres) 

Ce nouveau moteur de recherche met à disposition des sujets de stage master en laboratoire, des offres de thèse et des offres de post-doc.

Les candidats peuvent s’inscrire sur ce moteur de recherche et peuvent créer des alertes afin de recevoir un email dès qu’un sujet correspondant à leurs critères sera posté.

New Research Masters degree at Exeter's Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour (CRAB)

The MSc by Research is a new postgraduate research programme which offers opportunities for conducting an extended research project in animal behaviour at CRAB and receiving in-depth research training in a particular area of interest. Please circulate this to interested students who wish to progress into a research career or want to gain additional research experience.

http://psychology.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/crab/msc-by-research/

Post doc

Position Information
 
Position Title
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Virtual fencing and livestock behaviour)
Position Level
Level A / Level B, depending on qualifications and experience
School
Precision Agriculture Research Group, School of Environmental and Rural Science
Reports to
Lecturer – Livestock Production
Nature of Employment
3 years fixed-term, full-time
Salary Range
$80,328 to $86,141 per annum (Level A at PhD level) / $90,618 to $107,397 per annum (Level B)
Salary packaging is available.
Employer Superannuation Contribution
17%
Employee Superannuation Contribution
7% (flexible contributions are available).
Staff Collective Agreement
UNE Academic and ELC Teaching Staff Collective Agreement 2014 - 2017
Position Purpose
A Level A research-only academic is expected to contribute towards the research effort of the institution and to develop his/her research expertise through the pursuit of defined projects relevant to the particular field of research.
A Level B research-only academic is expected to carry out independent and/or team research within the field in which he/she is appointed and to carry out activities to develop his/her research expertise relevant to the particular field of research.
Position Context
The University of New England in Armidale, Australia is a unique university, in the enviable position of boasting an excellent international reputation as well as being a leader in research and academic innovation. We aim to foster a constructive and engaged culture where creative ideas and innovation thrive.
The University’s Precision Agriculture Research Group (UNE-PARG) is a multi-disciplinary group of research technical and academic staff engaged in all aspects of precision agriculture research, technology development and education. UNE-PARG engages in developing spatially-enabled tools for improving water and fertiliser use efficiency in crops and pastures, managing health and productivity of tree crops, for livestock management and managing/monitoring carbon and biomass in ‘farmscapes’.
About the Role
This position will be a key appointment in the Precision Livestock Management Theme. The appointee will undertake dedicated R&D in direct support of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water-funded project titled "Enhancing the profitability and productivity of livestock
faring through virtual herding technology”. This project concerns the virtual fencing of livestock, and the appointee will specifically focus on the behaviour, learning and welfare of sheep in response to virtual fencing, as well as the application of virtual fencing on-farm. The appointee will manage and undertake field work, process and analyse acquired data, design and implement novel analytical tools and processes, critically evaluate project results and report on project milestones. The position may be extended subject to available funding and performance.
Duties
1. Be involved in planning and facilitate and coordinate experimental studies.
2. Facilitate the development of new methodologies for virtual fencing in sheep.
3. Facilitate the application of new technologies to record behaviour patterns and welfare in sheep.
4. Work with a team of scientists and technicians to achieve the project milestones associated with the project.
5. Conduct data analyses and prepare reports for the project.
6. Prepare research papers arising from the project data.
7. Assist in communicating of the outcomes of relevant research and development activities to the funding bodies as well as external stakeholders, potential new funding bodies and members of the general public; and
8. Contribute to supervision of honours and postgraduate research students undertaking projects in related areas.
Level A Duties
Specific duties required of a Level A research-only academic may include:
 The conduct of research under limited supervision either as a member of a team or, where appropriate, independently, and the production or contribution to the production of conference and seminar papers and publications from that research.
 Involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise.
 Limited administrative functions primarily connected with the area of research of the academic.
 Development of a limited amount of research-related material for teaching or other purposes with appropriate guidance from other staff.
 Occasional contributions to teaching in relation to his/her research project(s).
 Experimental design and operation of advanced laboratory and technical equipment or conduct of advanced research procedures.
 Attendance at meetings associated with research or the work of the organisational unit to which the research is connected and/or at departmental and/or Faculty meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees.
 Advice within the field of the staff member's research to postgraduate students.
A Level A research-only academic will work with support, guidance and/or direction from staff classified at Level B and above and with an increasing degree of autonomy as the research academic gains in skill and experience.
Level B Duties
Specific duties required of a Level B research-only academic may include:
 The conduct of research as a member of a team or independently, and the production of conference and seminar papers and publications from that research.
 Supervision of research-support staff involved in the staff member's research.
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 Guidance in the research effort of junior members of research-only academic staff in his/her research area.
 Contribution to the preparation, or where appropriate individual preparation, of research proposal submissions to external funding bodies.
 Involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise.
 Administrative functions primarily concerned with his/her areas of research.
 Occasional contributions in the teaching program within the field of the staff member's research.
 Co-supervision, or where appropriate supervision, of major honours or postgraduate research projects within the field of the staff member's area of research.
 Attendance at meetings associated with research or the work of the organisational unit to which the research is connected and/or at departmental and/or Faculty meetings and/or membership of a limited number of committees.
Skill Base
A Level A research-only academic will normally have completed four years of tertiary study in the relevant discipline or have equivalent qualifications or research experience. In many cases a position at this level will require an honours degree or higher qualifications or equivalent research experience. Research experience may have contributed to or resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions which give evidence of research potential.
A Level B research-only academic will normally have completed a relevant doctoral qualification or have equivalent qualifications or research experience. In addition he/she may be expected to have had post-doctoral research experience which has resulted in publications, conference papers, reports or professional or technical contributions which give evidence of research ability.
Selection Criteria
Please submit a statement addressing each of the essential criteria with your application, as well as any desirable criteria that you meet.
Essential
1. A PhD or equivalent in an animal or veterinary science such as physiology, behaviour and animal welfare, or in an area demonstrably related to virtual fence technologies;
2. Demonstrated ability to develop and apply new experimental methods in the area of animal behaviour and learning and /or welfare and contribute to research concepts in this area;
3. Experience in design, conduct and analysis of experiments with animals;
4. An emerging research track record, evidenced by publications in quality peer reviewed journals;
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative research team.
6. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience with electronic technologies for remote monitoring of livestock.
2. Understanding of animal learning and training concepts.

Field Assistant Guinea Baboon Research in Senegal

POSTE POURVU - MERCI DE NE PLUS REPONDRE

November 2016 to October 2017

The Cognitive Ethology Lab of the German Primate Center runs the research station “Simenti”in the Niokolo Koba National Park in Senegal, to study the behavior and ecology of Guinea baboons. To  help with the data collection we are looking for a highly motivated field assistant for a period of one
year, ideally starting in November 2016.
We cover travel costs (reimbursement after completion of stay), medical insurance, necessary examinations and vaccinations as well as malaria prophylaxis.
We will also cover living expenses and pay some pocket money (€400).
The position is open until a suitable candidate is found.
Required Skills
• Happy to live and work under harsh conditions
• Field experience/experience with observing animals
• Good intercultural communication skills
• Team spirit
• Basic knowledge of French
• Driver’s license
Tasks
• Help with playback experiments
• Take census data and behavioral observations
• Work closely with current PhD students
• Collect poop samples for further analysis
• Contribute to the running of the project
Some information about the project can be found at
http://www.dpz.eu/en/unit/cognitive-­‐-­‐-­‐ethology/field-­‐-­‐-­‐station.html
If you are interested in the position, please send a motivation letter, a CV and names of two referents to Lauriane Faraut (LFaraut@dpz.eu).

Employment Posting in Vienna, Austria (Not a academic posting)

Co-Worker Science Unit (Vienna, m/f)

2016 07

FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare organisation (http://www.vier-pfoten.org/landing-en/) with Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and has offices in more than 10 other countries. Founded by Heli Dungler in 1988, the organisation strives for improvements in animal welfare through sustainable campaigns and projects. FOUR PAWS focuses on animals that are directly under human influence, for example stray dogs and stray cats, farm animals, wild animals and companion animals kept in inappropriate housing. FOUR PAWS aims to help animals in need directly and quickly.

THIS IS NOT AN ACADEMIC POSTING – Please do not send  your doctorate or post doctorate requests.

We are searching for a positive thinking personality with great affinity to animal welfare as soon as possible:

Co-worker Science Unit (m/f)

Fulltime / Vienna Headquarters

Main duties:

• Supporting with continuous desktop research concerning scientific animal welfare knowledge, legislation and political situation for Wild Animals, Companion Animals, Farm Animals on national and international level
• Designing, implementing and supervising an International Monitoring System for relevant scientific topics
• Developing and maintaining of a database for FOUR PAWS internal knowledge management
• Communicating and negotiating with stakeholders (e.g. scientists)
• Participating in the development of new innovative scientific cooperation projects and platforms
• Writing press releases, statements and scientific papers concerning AW relevant subjects and FOUR PAWS projects as well as representing the Science Unit to the external world in alignment with Director of Science Unit including the participation in national and international congresses
• Providing organisational, logistical and technical support to the Director of Science Unit

Requirements:

• Education in the field of Zoology, Biology, Veterinary, Agriculture, Animal Behavior Science or related fields (university degree advantageous)
• Affinity to scientific work
• Existing personal network in the scientific field desirable
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and statistical programs
• Experienced in writing scientific papers
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication skills and social competence

What we offer:

• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• A fully integrated and respectful partnership within an international organization
• An attractive working place with technically advanced infrastructure located close to the center of Vienna **with the great chance to experience the rich culture and history of Austria
• Work experience in Headquarters of an international organization

We offer you a gross salary of minimum EUR 37.000,- per year, depending on your qualifications, skills and professional experience.

Are you looking for such an opportunity?

We look forward to meeting you!

Please send your application in English, preferably via email, to bewerbung-science@vier-pfoten.org

 

OFFRE DE STAGE DE MASTER II (6 MOIS)

OFFRE DE STAGE DE MASTER II (6 MOIS)
Consolidation d’un éthogramme accélérométrique chez le Chat domestique

Contexte
La prédation exercée par le Chat domestique (Felis silvestris catus) joue un rôle majeur dans la conservation de certaines espèces proies et la prévention de certaines zoonoses. Cependant, les connaissances sur le comportement de chasse du Chat domestique semblent insuffisantes dans notre pays. Une étude conduite de 2010 à 2014 avait pour objectif de contribuer à l’identification de l’influence de facteurs intrinsèques et environnementaux sur le régime alimentaire, l’utilisation de l’espace et le comportement de chasse de chats.
C’est notamment pour étudier le comportement de chasse que des chats ont été équipés lors de cette étude d’unités accélérométriques tridimensionnelles. La technique permet potentiellement de détecter tout un panel de comportement, mais il fallait au préalable être en mesure de bien caractériser la série d’évènements comportementaux typiques menant à un succès de prédation. Pour ce faire, une démarche de validation consiste à associer des évènements comportementaux enregistrés via une vidéo au profil accélérométrique obtenu afin de constituer un jeu de données de référence. Par la suite, une fois l’étape de ‘validation de l’éthogramme accélérométrique’ effectuée, il devient théoriquement possible de reconstituer le budget temps précis de tout individu de l’espèce considérée équipé d’un accéléromètre tridimensionnel. Au terme de cette étude, un premier éthogramme accélérométrique d’une séquence de chasse a été construit.
L’objectif actuel de ce travail de recherche, auquel participera le stagiaire, est donc de consolider cet éthogramme afin de pouvoir, à terme, non seulement relever les évènements de prédation et de consommation des proies mais également reconstituer le budget temps précis de tout individu équipé d’un accéléromètre tridimensionnel.

Description de l’offre
Avec l’encadrement conjoint de Yves HANDRICH, Chargé de Recherche au sein de l’équipe Ecophysiologie et changements environnementaux, au Département d’Ecologie, Physiologie et Ethologie du CNRS de Strasbourg, et de Marie-Amélie FORIN-WIART, chercheur post-dotorante au sein de cette même équipe, le stagiaire devra :
- Participer à l’association des évènements comportementaux enregistrés via une vidéo au profil accélérométrique obtenu,
- Sélectionner des séquences comportementales permettant de constituer un jeu de données de référence,
- Evaluer la qualité du jeu de données de référence acquis pour réaliser un éthogramme accélérométrique,
- Construire un éthogramme accélérométrique à l’aide de différents algorithmes mathématiques.
 

L’objectif du stage est d’évaluer le degré d’exhaustivité comportemental auquel on peut prétendre lorsque l’on réalise un éthogramme accélérométrique. Autrement dit, est-on en mesure de différencier des évènements de consommation liés à l’ingestion d’aliments diversifiés chez le Chat domestique ou seulement la consommation d’aliments d’un autre comportement ?
Le stagiaire devra faire preuve de rigueur et d’autonomie, mais également aimer le travail en équipe car il travaillera avec d’autres étudiants. Une maîtrise avancée du logiciel R est souhaitée.

Savoir-faire

Utilisation et maitrise avancée du logiciel R (compréhension / écriture de scripts).

Sens de l’observation. Appliquer les méthodes d’étude du comportement.
Aisance à l’écrit et à l’oral.

Connaissances
Analyse de jeux de données.
Connaissances en éthologie (éthogramme, codage vidéo) et en écologie.
Maîtrise de l’anglais (lecture d’articles scientifiques).
 

Niveau : préparation d’un Master II
 

Savoir-être :
- Forte motivation,
- Rigueur,
- Attentif

Le (la) candidat(e) retenu(e) doit faire preuve de discrétion professionnelle à l’égard des tiers pour tous les faits, informations données ou documents dont il a connaissance dans l’exercice ou à l’occasion de l’exercice de ses fonctions.

Personnes à contacter – Modalités pour déposer une candidature
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur le poste :
Marie-Amélie FORIN-WIART, chercheur post-doctorante (03 88 10 69 16)
marie-amelie.forin-wiart@iphc.cnrs.fr
Merci d’envoyer un CV détaillé ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation.

Stage en éthologie sur le babouin olive à la Station de Primatologie de Rousset

Je recherche un (ou une) stagiaire pour m’assister lors d’une étude portant sur la communication et la coopération chez le babouin olive (Papio anubis). Le rôle du stagiaire consistera à aider au bon déroulement d’une expérience sur la coopération, et à analyser des vidéos pour en extraire les comportements sociaux et communicatifs des babouins. Le stage se déroulera à la Station de Primatologie du CNRS de Rousset (13790) pour une durée de 6 mois, et débutera idéalement en octobre 2016 (dates exactes à discuter). Il y a possibilité de loger sur place. Pour mener à bien ce stage, vous devrez avoir une expérience préalable sur les comportements sociaux des primates non-humains. De plus, une expérience sur les comportements sociaux et la communication non-vocale des babouins en particulier, et sur l’analyse de vidéos serait un plus. Je recherche un stagiaire très motivé, patient, et très rigoureux. Une indemnité de stage est prévue pour la durée du stage. Ce stage vous permettra notamment d’approfondir vos connaissances sur les comportements sociaux et la communication chez le babouin olive, mais aussi de gagner en expérience sur l’analyse de vidéos comportementales. Stage hors cursus autorisé.
N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus d’informations.
Si vous êtes intéressé par ce stage, merci de m’envoyer vos CV et lettre de motivation à l’adresse : sandra.molesti@outlook.com
Sandra Molesti
Post-doctorante
Laboratoire CLLE-LTC,
Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès

Offre de Stage

Variation pluriannuelle de l’utilisation des passages petite-faune

 
Stage de fin d’étude gratifié
 

Durée : 6 mois (entre Février et septembre 2017)
 

Encadrant : Jonathan Jumeau (CNRS & CD67)
 

Lieu du stage : Conseil Départemental du Bas-Rhin, Strasbourg
 

Profil souhaité : Connaissances naturalistes, bonne maitrise de l’anglais

Laboratoire d’accueil : IPHC (Département d’Écologie, Physiologie et Éthologie), Strasbourg 

Contact : Jonathan Jumeau, tel 06 07 62 33 63, mail : jumeau.jonathan@gmail.com

Contexte. La modification des habitats est la première cause du déclin des espèces. Parmi ses différents acteurs, la fragmentation éco-paysagère est une réalité quotidienne dans notre pays. En effet, la France possède un des réseaux routiers le plus développé au monde, induisant un taux élevé de collisions entre usagers et faune sauvage. Pour pallier à ce problème coûteux tant en vies humaines que financièrement, des clôtures à faune sont installées mais elles créent une discontinuité génétique forte des populations. Le taux de consanguinité et la dérive génétique augmentent au fil des générations et les populations déclinent. Afin d’éviter ces phénomènes d’extinction, les maitres d’ouvrage ont pour obligation de restaurer les continuités écologiques au niveau des réseaux routiers et autoroutiers. Pour cela, des passages transversaux, dit « à faune » sont installés. Le coût de ces passages peut se chiffrer en millions. Il est ainsi nécessaire de comprendre les attentes de la faune utilisatrice via des suivis d’ouvrages pour les positionner et les concevoir au mieux. Cependant, si une variation pluriannuelle de l’utilisation des ouvrages existe, le moment où le suivi est réalisé peut fortement influencer les conclusions qui en sont tirées…

Travail attendu. Le (la) candidat(e) aura à terminer le suivi d’une dizaine de passages à faune via l’analyse des photos d’animaux obtenues les 4 dernières années. Reconnaitre les espèces et les individus est un exercice intéressant et formateur dans la connaissance de notre faune locale. Les données obtenues devront être analysées statistiquement afin d’en tirer les conclusions quant à la variation pluriannuelle de l’utilisation des ouvrages. Enfin, selon les résultats, il faudra en tirer des recommandations concernant les méthodes de suivis actuelles.
En parallèle, le (la) candidat(e) participera à la conception et au relevé de pièges à traces dans d’autres ouvrages afin de le/la sortir du bureau et de prendre des couleurs.

Profil du ou de la stagiaire : Nous recherchons une personne autonome et motivée par la discipline de l’écologie appliquée. Le stage débouchant sur la rédaction d’une publication scientifique, un bon niveau d’anglais écrit ainsi qu’une bonne compréhension de la statistique sont attendus.
 

Anciens stagiaires M2 2015 joignables :
Julien Lopez (Ecophy-Etho Strasbourg) : 06 10 52 05 94 julien.charvel@gmail.com
Maeva Eymaron (Eco-Etho St Etienne) : 07 85 50 41 02 maeva.eymaron@gmail.com
Orianne Marquot (Agrosup Dijon) : 06 80 08 46 26 oriane.marquot@agrosupdijon.fr

Graduate position:Stockholm.Cognition&Behavior

PhD position in Ethology

at the Department of Zoology, Stockholm University, Sweden

Ref. nr. SU FV-2501-16 Deadline for application: October 1, 2016.

The link between intrinsic cognitive ability, learning behavior and patterns of generalization
The aim of this project is to disentangle the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can explain variation in how individuals respond to and learn to associate with different stimuli in their environment. This variation in behavioral responses leads to variation in how the individuals interact with their environment, and will ultimately have significant intra- and interspecific evolutionary consequences (e.g. in signal evolution, mate choice and prey defenses). We aim for a mainly experimental approach, studying preferences, learning and discrimination behavior and generalization behavior in subjects that vary in cognitive ability, experience, and/or rearing conditions. The main subject species for the project will be the guppy (Poecilia reticulata). We already have existing selection lines of large- and small-brained guppies, with associated differences in cognitive ability. These lines provide a unique opportunity to study effects of intrinsic cognitive ability on learning behavior. The majority of the project will be undertaken in the brand new tropical freshwater fish labs in the Department of Zoology with room for over 6,000 aquaria and several separate experiment rooms. However, depending on the preferences of the recruited PhD student and the development of the project, there are possibilities to extend the scope of the project. For instance, we have substantial experience in studying learning and cognition in birds (wild-caught blue and great tits and domestic chickens) and comparative analyses across cartilaginous fish is another possible route. Generally, the project will mostly be lab-oriented and involve quite time consuming experimental work. At the same time, the position will provide excellent opportunities for personal initiatives and development towards a successful academic career.

Qualification requirements
To be qualified for research studies in the program, the applicant must have completed a Master degree (or equivalent) or have passed at least 120 hp (2 years) of biological studies, including an approved independent project of at least 30 hp at advanced level within Ethology, Zoology, Behavioral Ecology, Evolutionary Biology or a related subject. Applicants who have in principle acquired the corresponding competence in Sweden or in another country are also qualified.

We are looking in particular for candidates with a strong interest in animal learning and cognition, with excellent analytical ability and experience from studying behavior and other traits of interest. Experience in working with aquatic animals in the lab is also meriting.

For more information and to apply follow this link:

http://www.su.se/english/about/vacancies/vacancies-new-list?rmpage=job&rmjob=1850&rmlang=UK

Contact
For more information, please contact Dr Gabriella Gamberale Stille, telephone: +46 8 16 40 46, gabriella.gamberale@zoologi.su.se and Professor Niclas Kolm, telephone: +46 8 16 40 50, niclas.kolm@zoologi.su.se.

Offre de stage Master 2

Stage d'une durée de 6 mois (2017)

Interactions mère-enfant au cours du repas : développement méthodologique et définition de profils
 

Contexte et objectif du stage : Dans ses premières années de vie, l’enfant est dépendant de sa mère pour se nourrir. La nature des interactions mère-enfant pourrait jouer un rôle important dans la dynamique du repas et notamment dans l’initiation et la cessation du repas (McNally et al., Matern. Child Nutr., 2015). Si l’on veut comprendre comment les nourrissons ajustent leur prise alimentaire, il apparaît crucial de s’intéresser au fonctionnement bi-directionnel de la dyade mère-enfant ainsi qu’à l’ajustement parental (Black et al., J. Nutr., 2011). Or, à ce jour, peu d’outils permettent de quantifier et décrire de façon objective la nature de ces interactions au cours du repas (Bergmeier et al., Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 2015). Toutefois un éthogramme a été proposé par pour analyser ces interactions dans le cadre de repas pris en laboratoire (Hodges et al., Appetite, 2013).
L’objectif de ce projet est de développer une méthode afin de décrire les interactions entre la mère et son enfant (âgé de 10 à 15 mois) dans le cadre de repas à domicile. In fine, ce travail permettra d’établir des profils d’interaction mère-enfant au cours du repas.

Unité d’accueil : Equipe « Développement et dynamique des préférences et des comportements alimentaires » Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation (CSGA UMR6265 CNRS / UMR1324 INRA / Univ.Bourgogne Franche-Comté) DIJON –
Equipe 8 : http://www2.dijon.inra.fr/csga/site_fr/science_eq8.php
 

Missions :
- Conduite d’une étude bibliographique des travaux de recherche publiés sur le sujet
- Analyse de vidéos de repas pris en laboratoire
- Mise en place d’une méthode d’observation des repas à domicile
- Adaptation de l’outil proposé par Hodges et al. (2013)
- Réalisation de tests expérimentaux avec des nourrissons et des mamans
- Analyse des vidéos issues des pré-tests et interprétation des résultats
- Rédaction d’un mémoire et présentation orale des résultats
 

Le stage se déroulera pour une durée de 6 mois selon les conditions de l’université/école. 

Gratification due aux stagiaires conformément à la Loi en vigueur.
 

Profil des candidats
Formation initiale : Master 2 recherche ou professionnel de préférence en éthologie ou psychologie.
Connaissances indispensables :
- Bonnes connaissances des pratiques de terrain avec d’excellentes capacités d’organisation et de rigueur
- Aptitudes relationnelles
- Compétences en statistiques
- Bonnes compétences de synthèse et rédactionnelles
La maîtrise de l’anglais et une formation au secourisme serait un plus. Les candidatures des élèves ayant eu une expérience avec des nourrissons seront appréciées.
 

Pour candidater : Une 1ère sélection sera faite sur dossier puis des entretiens de sélection seront organisés.
Merci d’envoyer CV + lettre de motivation + relevés de notes M1 avant le 15/11/2016 à :
pauline.brugailleres@dijon.inra.fr
camille.schwartz@dijon.inra.fr

SPECIATION 2017, 19-24 February, Tuscany, Italy

We are pleased to announce that a preliminary program is now available for SPECIATION 2017, a Gordon Research Conference (GRC) dedicated exclusively to speciation research:

https://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?id=16903

The conference --- the world's largest of its kind --- will be held at the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa in Italy during the week of February 19-24, 2017. The conference will be directly preceded by a two-day Gordon Research Seminar (GRS), co-chaired by Amanda Hund and Laurel Symes, that offers opportunities for graduate students and early-career scientists to get involved at the forefronts of modern speciation research. 

The GRC conferences on speciation raise to a trans-Atlantic level a tradition of international conferences on speciation research that was initiated by the European Research Networking Programme 'Frontiers of Speciation Research'. The three conferences held thus far, in 2010, 2013, and 2015, have helped facilitate bridge-building between disparate approaches to speciation research and have attracted hundreds of participants from all facets of speciation research. 

Registration for SPECIATION 2017 is open at https://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?id=16903 and will continue until the venue's capacity is filled. 

With many thanks and best wishes, 

Åke Brännström & Rebecca Safran 

Amanda Hund & Laurel Symes

12 PhD positions available at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands)

12 four-year scholarship PhD positions are now available at the University of Groningen (The Netherlands).
All PhD positions are integrative by nature, spanning across different expertise groups and being strengthened by complementary PhD projects already in progress and in preparation. PhD students will be required to develop their own research project within the scope of the proposed research. For more details see:
http://www.rug.nl/research/fmns/themes/adaptive-life/research/phd-projects

Deadline is 11 September 2016!

Postdoc opportunity KeelBoneDamage

My colleague Florian Muijres (CC) from Experimental Zoology and myself would like to share an opportunity for a one-year postdoc at Wageningen University (details below).

If we can find a suitable candidate, we would be interested to develop a project proposal that would fit the aims of the COST Action.

Florian has expertise on analysis of bird flight and locomotion and the group also offers expertise on bone development and bone quality. My expertise is on behaviour and welfare and we have developed the PhenoLab testroom where we can track individual birds in a group using ultra wideband sensing. These are all elements we would like to include in the postdoc proposal (which would be a collboration between WUR and an international partner).

Please contact me a.s.a.p. if you know a suitable candidate. Feel free to forward this e-mail to possible candidates.

Best wishes, Bas Rodenburg

Dr. Ir. Bas Rodenburg

Associate Professor

Behavioural Ecology Group

Wageningen University

Visiting address: Building 122, De Elst 1, 6708 WD, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Postal address: P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Phone number: +31 317 483856

E-mail: bas.rodenburg@wur.nl

Twitter: @basrodenburg

Website: http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Chair-groups/Animal-Sciences/Behavioural-Ecology-Group/People/Bas-Rodenburg-1.htm

COST Action GroupHouseNet: http://www.grouphousenet.eu/

COST Action KeelBoneDamage: http://www.cost.eu/COST_Actions/ca/CA15224

Disclaimer: http://www.wageningenur.nl/en/Disclaimer.htm

Wageningen University Postdoc Talent Programme - Call for proposals

This programme offers talented young researchers from abroad who are interested in continuing their career at Wageningen University the opportunity to apply for a grant. The output of the activities can be an application for personal funding.

The objectives of the Postdoc Talent Programme are:

1. to offer talented researchers from abroad the opportunity to start a career at Wageningen University;

2. to help build strategic alliances between Wageningen University and institutes abroad.

Applications should demonstrate the added value of the grant to reach these objectives.

What can be applied for?

Talented eligible researchers can apply for a one-year position within one of the Wageningen University research groups. The position may result in an application for personal funding in the Netherlands. The grant consists of € 65,000 to be spent on salary costs for one year full-time employment for the applicant of which € 15,000 must be covered by the research group involved.

Wageningen University will fund a maximum of 6 proposals, 1 per graduate school, provided that the proposals meet the selection criteria. Applicants should indicate to which graduate school they apply to in the application form. Please find the application form enclosed.

Who can apply?

Postgraduates who have been awarded a doctorate i) at a non-Dutch research institute or ii) received a doctorate from a Dutch institute but have been working in a foreign research institute since their graduation. The doctorate was awarded after 1st September 2014. Applicants who have not yet been awarded their PhD degree may only apply if their supervisor provides a written declaration approving their thesis.

Please contact the Executive Secretary of the intended graduate school to check eligibility of your candidate before writing the proposal.

When?

This call is a pilot and will be organised once a year for two years. Deadline for application is 1 November 2016.

Selection criteria:

1. Quality of the applicant

2. Quality of the proposal

3. Quality of the collaboration i.e., will the proposed research strengthen collaboration between institutes

Criteria will be weighed equally.

Procedure and timeline

Deadline for application: November 1, 2016

Awarding grants: End of 2016